Snow covers a building in Central City, Colorado, after the "Big Snow" in December of 1913. Trains carrying food and supplies were reportedly unable to reach the area for a few weeks until the snow melted and was cleared.

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The lower right corner of the nitrate negative has been cut off.; Title supplied by cataloger.; Words "Snow. Dec. 5, 1913" penciled on back of print.; R7001202467

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